games-pc rise of nations User Manual

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1945
United Nations founded.
1957
USSR launched world’s
fi rst satellite, Sputnik
C
ONQUER
 
THE
 W
ORLD
S
TRATEGIC
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AP
Minimap 
— Color-coded map 
showing territories held by each 
nation. Click to jump to that 
location on the main Strategic Map.
Strategic Map 
— Displays information on territories: their defensive strength, what 
resources and bonuses are available therein, and which nation controls them. To 
scroll across the map, move the cursor to the edge of the screen.
Territory Strength
Territory Data 
— Move 
the pointer over these icons 
to display additional data in 
the Popup Window.
Enemy Army Figures
Support Armies
Allowed Attack Move
Allowed Non-Attack Move
Your Army Figures
Nation Information Panel 
Shows your nation’s Tribute amount, 
the number of turns before the next 
Age Advancement, and your total rare 
resource income.
Bonus Cards 
— Provide tactical and 
strategic advantages in battle.
Rare Resources 
— The specifi c rare 
resources within your territories.
Wonders 
— The Wonders of the 
World you control.
Center Map 
— Click to center the Strategic
Map on your capital.
Next Turn/ Start Button 
— Click after you 
have completed all actions to advance to the 
next turn—or click to start a military action.
Buy Random Bonus Card
Diplomacy Button 
— Click to access the 
diplomacy screen where you may buy 
territories, propose alliances and peace 
treaties, and declare war.
Upgrade Territory Strength 
— If 
you have suffi cient Tribute (see next 
section) click this button and then 
click on one of your territories to 
increase its defensive strength.
Options 
— Click to save,
load, view achievements,
or quit the game.
Rules 
— Click to review the 
rules of Conquer the World.
World Events 
— Click to
view other nations’ actions
taken last turn.
World Status 
— Click to
display data on all nations.
Help Text
Popup Window 
— Displays details  
of Bonus Cards, rare resources, 
Tribute, Supply Centers, and other 
items on the Strategic Map.
Capital Flag